Fear is definitely a strong and compelling force in our lives. And even though it has its positive aspects, for the most part we all tend to avoid fear like the plague. By definition, fear is an emotional response to a perceived threat. Perceivedis the key word, because the danger attached to most people’s fear is more often than not imagined.

With this as our foundation today, I ask you to consider the following: What is it that you’re putting off or avoiding doing due to simple fear? What is it that you’re totally capable of doing but don’t do simply because of some perceived fear that you have? For some of you, this will take a bit of thought. For others, however, something will immediately come to mind. Fear, for many, is an immobilizing force that creates an invisible wall preventing you from taking action.

What’s your fear preventing you from doing and, as a result, what does your fear cost you?